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BW04 PVY

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PVY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 24,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 22,062 miles

Front brakes need clean out!

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,007 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,622 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 20,620 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 13,681 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BW04 PVY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 PVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 PVY registered?

BW04 PVY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is BW04 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PVY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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